I've had another really bad day today with my Fibro flare-up and I just wanted to sleep all day. I'd forgotten how tiring and painful a flare-up can be, so I've been reading through some of my own feelings on pain and how to deal with it starting with a poem I wrote some years ago.

PAIN
Isn’t it strange, how nature makes your forget,
That terrible pain you have and continually get.
It comes in waves when you least expect it,
And you think, please stop now and give me a rest for a bit.

With my batteries recharged, I’m ready for the next bout of pain,
Gosh, I forgot how it was driving me insane.
I keep my head high and everyone says I look just fine,
But they have no idea how I really feel at this present moment in time.

I may not have bandages and plaster anywhere on my body,
But believe me it just keeps on coming back and driving me potty.
Now I’ve tried everything available in the book,
And yes, it helps but only with my foot!!!

I’m writing this poem as I just can’t sleep,
It’s that awful pain again from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet.
I’m sure one-day someone will find a cure,
But until then I shall just have to suffer some more.

So, while your sleeping like a baby in bed,
Think of me sometime while I try again to clear my head!
I’m afraid that’s all I can think of, for the time being anyway,
That’s until my fuzzy head clears and I start another day

If your suffering in pain today read some of my tips on how to deal with it.

Cherish your good days
Be Happy, no matter what
The storm will pass
Tomorrow is another day
Hang in there
Take it day by day
Thank your friends for being there
Ask a friend for help if you need it
Dont be afraid to rely on others
Think of something positive

"Pain is temporary. It may cast a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever". Nur Syafiq Bin Yunus